| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $66.77 | 8.563% | $72.4875 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.56 | 13.810% | $269.2289 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.44 | 6.273% | $39.7886 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.77 | 5.790% | $72.7518 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.65 | 9.453% | $109.0699 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.72 | 8.430% | $129.8124 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.73 | 3.262% | $176.2992 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.64 | $869.4383 | $869.44 | $869.45 | $869.50 | |